4 crew rooms available in large house in Falmouth Harbour

Fantastic views of the harbour, Free wireless internet, Shared kitchen and dining area, Shared lounge with cable TV and DVD , Fans in each room, All rooms can be locked, Bed linen, pillows and towels provided, Prices in US dollars.

The Attic Room 14 x 11 ft room with slanted roof and single bed 1 pax = $220 per week

The Breezy Room 11 x 9 ft room with single bed (could be changed to a double bed) 1 pax = $250 2 pax = $300

Antigua and Barbuda captured one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious awards on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London. Antigua and Barbuda received the Caribbean World Awards 2007, after it was voted as the Sailing and Yachting Island of the Year. The award is sponsored by www.caribbeanworld.tv.

Antigua and Barbuda picked up a total of 4 awards. Others were for ‘Selling Long Haul Awards for 2007′, ‘Most Delightful’ in the Natural Paradises category and ‘Best Caribbean Sponsor for tours out of Italy’. A week ago Antigua and Barbuda was tops of the Swiss Tourism Awards in Switzerland.

Race 3 of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race got underway on the 25th October at midday local time. leaving Salvador, Brazil, for Durban, South Africa. The wind was 20 knots easterly and the 10 boat fleet were blessed with sunshine. During the first night of racing the fleet has made very fast progress down the Brazilian coast. Several of the boats have reported 12-hour runs of more than 120 nautical miles in a moderate easterly breeze. The race tracker on the second day showed the fleet spread in a 125 nautical mile arch from south west to north east but separated by just 55 nautical miles to the finish. With two possible routing options, due south or to the south east, there was much discussion in port and furious studying of the weather data to choose the correct path upon leaving Salvador. On this day the group heading East very covering more sea miles although going slower.

According to Superyacht News www.synfo.com the Netherland Antilles has made changes immigration legislation that will affect yachting crews and industry professionals visiting the Caribbean nation. Currently the St Maarten Marine Trades Association is attempting to have the government postpone the legislation until after the MYBA Charter Show (3rd to 7th December). Meetings are due between the Association, the Island Government and the Netherlands Antilles Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The outcome on an amendment is hopeful.

Some crew members previously able to use the Seaman’s Book are now required to get a visa. Visas are available from most of Dutch Consulates around the world.